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The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (French: Association Mondiale Des Radiodiffuseurs Communautaires, (AMARC)  AMARC – Europe is proud to announce the beginning of a new project supported by UNESCO, “ Fostering digital communication rights for community media”. In continuation with its strategic global perspective, AMARC wishes to fullfil its role promoting participatory democracy and… Continue reading Fostering Digital Communication Rights for Community Media

Sixteen Community Radios stations in Bangladesh have been broadcasting 41 hours Coronavirus prevention education in line with the National Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID – 19, published by Directorate General of Health Services, Health Service Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Presently, Bangladeshi Community Radio stations… Continue reading Bangladeshi Community Radios Broadcasting 41 Hours Program on COVID-19 Prevention Education

Sixteen Community Radios stations in Bangladesh have been broadcasting Coronavirus prevention education in line with the National Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID – 19, published by Directorate General of Health Services, Health Service Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Community Radio stations are also taking special… Continue reading Bangladeshi Community Radios Broadcasting 25 Hours Program on COVID-19 Prevention Education

Health & Safety a Top Priority for Community Radio Broadcasters: Precautions for Covid-19 virus Protection for Community Radio Broadcasters in Bangladesh    

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC)’s approach to media development is both knowledge-driven and context-sensitive, and it takes into account the challenges and opportunities created by the rapidly changing media environment in Bangladesh including community radio development giving voices for the voiceless in line with shaping the Future of Media, Information & Entertainment… Continue reading COVID-19: Community Radio Broadcasting Coronavirus prevention education in Bangladesh

Coronavirus prevention campaign through Community Radios in Bangladesh. Eighteen Bangladeshi Community Radio Broadcasters has started broadcasting program on Coronavirus Education for the rural people about the virus and the precautionary measures needed to escape the infection for making aware since March 01, 2020. A broadcaster in each radio stations was assigned as the focal person… Continue reading COVID-19: Bangladeshi Community Radio Broadcasters Started Coronavirus Education Program:

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) is starting a two-week long campaign titled `Media for Women’ (M4W) for inclusive and equal portrayal of women in the media with support from Free Press Unlimited. The campaign has started from 8 March and will continue till 22 March, 2020 for inclusive and equal portrayal of… Continue reading Two Week Campaign Started for Inclusive & Equal Portrayal of Women in the Media

In a joint statement, IMS and 24 other organisations urge media leaders and journalists to take action against the gender inequality in the news. Today, on International Women’s Day 2020, we want to call upon all media leaders and journalists around the globe to take action against the skewed balance and representation of gender in… Continue reading Women in media: Balance the imbalance!

Considering the Coronavirus situation, and in response to the growing number of cases, with more than 90,000 people infected worldwide according to the World Health Organization, responsible measures need to be taken to prevent the virus from spreading. With due regard to the safety and health concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other… Continue reading WSIS Forum 2020 Postponed

Media development related initiative of Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has recognized for 4th time as Champions in UN World Summit on the Information Society (UN WSIS) Prizes 2020. The Champions prize will be distributed by ITU Secretary General during 6- 9 April 2020 at a ceremony in Geneva International Conference Centre,… Continue reading BNNRC recognized for 4th time Champions in UN WSIS Prizes 2020